In 2001, the Single Registry gave priority to the north-east region and the northern areas of Minas Gerais, particularly those municipalities, 1,152 in all, declared to be in a situation of emergency/calamity, as a consequence of drought conditions.
En 2001, el Registro Único dio prioridad a la región del noreste y a las zonas del norte de Minas Gerais, sobre todo a los 1.152 municipios declarados en situación de emergencia o catástrofe a causa de la sequía.